Category Archives: weddings

Gay marriage in Orlando is now possible because earlier this week Florida became the 36th state to legalize gay marriage . . .

… And it was awesome to watch! On January 6th, 2015 the world embraced and celebrated this news with us, as photos and videos from Orlando and beyond streamed throughout social media. In cities all over the state of Florida, same sex couples flooded local courthouses to apply for marriage licenses. In Orlando, dozens of couples participated in the “Vowed & Proud” wedding ceremony officiated by Mayor Buddy Dyer. (Congrats to all the newlyweds!)

Simply said: This makes me happy.

I’m happy for my friends and colleagues who can marry, if they choose to do so. I’m happy for my past clients who now have the opportunity to legalize their wonderful and loving partnerships. I’m happy that Florida is the 36th state (rather than the 46th state) to legalize gay marriage.

On a related note, I was honored to have the opportunity to share some personal thoughts and experiences with Paul Brinkmann for this business article in the Orlando Sentinel.

Saint James Cathedral (Orlando) and Isleworth Country Club (Windermere) – Florida Wedding

How exciting to see Elizabeth & Frank’s wedding published in the knot wedding magazine!

Liz and Frank exchanged vows at Saint James Cathedral and then enjoyed a wonderful, formal wedding reception at Isleworth Country Club. The color palette for the wedding was soft and romantic: shades of ivory and white, complemented with greenery to create the feel of an ‘enchanted garden‘. Market lights were added to enhance the illusion of being outdoors – as if in a courtyard.

The couple is framed perfectly by their wedding party – bridesmaids in navy, groom and groomsmen in black.

photo by Vitalic Studios

A center feasting table accommodated the bride, groom, and their immediate family.

Guests enjoyed a fabulous meal, a live band, photo booth, and late night snacks.

It was very exciting to see Karen and Prabh’s Indian & American wedding in print! This well traveled couple selected Mission Inn Resort as the location for their rehearsal dinner & mehndi celebration, followed by their outdoor wedding ceremony and formal ballroom dinner reception on January 5, 2013.

Their wedding colors were red, purple and gold. The mehndi inspired cake was a work of art styled with hand-drawn golden scrollwork. Bride Karen and Groom Prabh both changed attire between the ceremony and reception.

Many thanks to Errol Colon, my friend and Orlando based wedding and lifestyle photographer whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with on weddings, commitment ceremonies and special events. A number of his photos are featured on this site and I am so happy to be able to share them!